What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students position at Texas Wesleyan University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Position Summary
The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)/Dean of Students is the chief student affairs officer, reports directly to the President, and serves as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet. The VPSA is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and vision for the Division of Student Affairs. The VPSA works collaboratively with other members of the senior leadership team to foster a climate focused on student success, service excellence, and data-informed decisions in alignment with the mission, vision, and goals of Texas Wesleyan University. The Division of Student Affairs includes the functional areas of campus security, career services, the fitness center, Greek life, health services, housing & residence life, intramural sports, leadership & volunteerism, multicultural programming, orientation & new student experiences, student conduct & civility, student activities, student organizations, retention, spiritual life, and transition programming. The VPSA is also responsible for coordinating the Emergency Response protocols for the campus community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student Affairs Leadership
- Provide executive-level leadership, strategic planning, supervision, and coordination of all units in the Division of Student Affairs including programming, policy development, human resources, facilities, and fiscal resource management.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate campus and community based programs that meet the varying needs of a diverse student population including a 24-hour residential campus. Promote a welcoming, accessible, and vibrant campus culture.
- Direct and administer student-focused initiatives, programs, and services that include the functional areas of campus security, career services, Campus Recreation, Greek life, health services, housing & residence life, intramural sports, leadership & volunteerism, , orientation & new student experiences, student conduct & civility, student activities, student organizations, retention initiatives, spiritual life, and transition programming.
- Serve as the President’s chief advisor on student affairs issues.
- Foster effective collaborative partnerships with faculty, academic departments, staff, senior administrators, parents and families, and students to provide a seamless and holistic learning environment that augments and supports academic success with out-of-class experiences.
- Collaborate with faculty, academic department chairs, and academic deans on matters relating to student academic success including retention, satisfactory academic progress, time to graduation, and other success measures.
- Collaborate with campus leadership, including the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, to ensure a culture that promotes recruitment, retention, and completion for student populations through coordinated initiatives and resources.
- Develop and enhance the assessment of student learning outcomes for extra- and co-curricular activities within the Division of Student Affairs.
- Champion student-centered decision making throughout the University that considers the diversity and variety of cultures, prior experiences, developmental levels, and learning styles of students.
- Further develop, articulate, and deliver a clear vision for the integration of student affairs, services, and resources into the mission, vision, strategic plan, and culture of the University.
- Serve as chief conduct officer and provide supervision for personnel and processes for student conduct and discipline.
- Serve as the appellate as well as a compliance officer for Title IX.
- Ensure that all initiatives, programs, and services in the Division of Student Affairs comply with relevant state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and University policies.
- Design, implement, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish divisional and University goals and objectives.
- Provide visioning to the University for capital improvement projects that relate to the student experience including residence halls, recreational facilities, and the University Center.
Budget and Fiscal Management
- Develop and administer personnel, programming, and operational budgets for the Division of Student Affairs.
- Monitor expenditures and approved allocations for each functional area.
- Ensure equitable, judicious, and responsible use of resources in order to provide an effective and meaningful student experience.
Supervision
- Provide leadership for the Student Affairs team including recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation, training, and on-going professional development.
- Directly supervise multiple direct reports and indirectly supervise divisional full-time professional staff members.
- Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish University goals and objectives.
Other Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver presentations to Board of Trustees and committees therein on the status of Student Affairs and goals tied to the University strategic plan.
- Attend night and weekend programs as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
Master’s Degree required and Doctorate preferred in Higher Education Administration, College Student Services, or related field from an accredited university.
Experience
- Ten (10) years Student Affairs and related professional experience including increasing levels of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate policy, lead/supervise staff, develop and administer budgets, and develop educational initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working with students, faculty, staff, other University constituents, and external organizations.
- Knowledge of student development theory and student personnel administration.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to effectively represent the Division of Student Affairs and the University.
- Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
- Knowledge of rules, standards, regulations, and laws regarding student personnel administration.
- Strong combination of skills in strategic planning, communication, and coordination.
- Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to lead and manage change.
- Cultural competencies and skills in cross-cultural communication.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques with the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success, student learning, and experience in building strong student relationships.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence and memorandums. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or University employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to accurately calculate and compute occupancy rates and forecasts.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to develop and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licenses
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2016AS1006P
Posting Open Date
04/02/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Close Date
04/15/2025
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